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Can I still use the old Proxy Server?

Patron Authentication - FAQs
What should I do if the old Proxy server is still set up (or I have another proxy server set up by my ISP or company?)

How do I configure the Proxy in IE or Netscape?

Proxy Account FAQ Answers
Configuration is actually very simple. Just go to the Proxy Configuration web page and follow the step-by-step instructions for Manual setup. The Helpdesk has included instructions spanning a wide variety of browsers to accomodate all people using the proxy services.

Does or will Apache act as a Proxy server?

Apache Server Frequently Asked Questions
Apache version 1.1 and above comes with a proxy module. If compiled in, this will make Apache act as a caching-proxy server.

Can I use Opera with a Web-cache or proxy server?

Opera 5 for Symbian: Browser functionality
Opera allows you to specify a different proxy server to be used for each protocol. Each one can be configured or disabled independently, and any URL you wish to access directly whilst a proxy is enabled can be added to an Exceptions list. Connections to Gopher and WAIS services can only be made via a proxy server.

I already have a POP3 proxy so how can I use sb_server?

SpamBayes FAQ
The solution here is to chain the proxies together. SpamBayes (sb_server) doesn't really care where in the chain it is, although some of the other proxies (often anti-virus software like Norton Anti-Virus or AVG) sometimes do. The easiest solution is to leave your other proxy set up exactly as it was before SpamBayes. Then look in your email client to see what port it is using (it'll probably be connecting to "localhost" or "127.0.0.

Why can't I publish to my Apache server using PUT on Netscape Gold and other programs?

Apache Server Frequently Asked Questions
Because you need to install and configure a script to handle the uploaded files. This script is often called a "PUT" handler. There are several available, but they may have security problems. Using FTP uploads may be easier and more secure, at least for now. For more information, see the Apache Week article Publishing Pages with PUT.

What's a proxy server?

GRC | Shields UP! -- Officially Unofficial ShieldsUP! FAQ
Oh boy, here we go. I'll refer you to a classic award-winning post by a brilliant young man. Search the shieldsup headers for a post by Chris Baker in the thread "webwasher (was Re: AD BLOCKER)."

How can I get around this? Perhaps a proxy server?

FAQ
We only have the right to stream music to people located in the U.S. We can't condone the use of any technique that deprives performers and songwriters of just payments or exposes us to the threat of legal action.

When should I use the proxy server or VPN?

VPN Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)-The Library-University ...
Most electronic resources are licensed by The Library from companies in business for profit. The terms of the contracts with these companies stipulate that The Library allow only UC faculty, students and staff to use these materials. Consequently, when you are off campus you will not be able to access many of the online journals and databases that you could access while on campus, unless you use the Library proxy server or Virtual Private Network (VPN).

How is VPN different from the proxy server?

VPN Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)-The Library-University ...
The proxy server provides access to most licensed resources. However, some programs do not work with the proxy server. These require VPN for off-campus use: ARTstor (Macintosh only), Luna Insight, MDL Crossfire Beilstein and Gmelin, SciFinder Scholar, the java client in UC Image Service, and the Connect function in EndNote. Another difference is that the proxy server requires a one-time change in your web browser settings, then prompts you when you need to log in.
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